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James Patrick Bree (born 11 December 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Championship club Luton Town, on loan from Aston Villa.
Career
Barnsley
Bree began his career with Barnsley and made his professional debut on 3 May 2014 in a 3–2 defeat against Queens Park Rangers becoming the club's second youngest debutant. Bree helped Barnsley earn promotion to the Championship with his form during the 2015–16 season.
Stepping up to the Championship with ease, Bree attracted the attention of wealthier clubs with his impressive attacking displays from the right-back position, earning comparisons to former Academy teammates John Stones and Mason Holgate. Despite speculation linking Bree with Aston Villa on the 21 January 2017, Bree helped Barnsley to a 3–2 victory against Leeds United. This was to be his last game for the club.
Aston Villa
On 25 January 2017, Bree signed a four and a half year deal with Aston Villa, for an undisclosed fee described by Barnsley as "substantial". A day later, Barnsley teammate Conor Hourihane joined him at Villa Park by signing a three-and-half-year-deal.
Luton Town (loan)
Following the loan to Ipswich, Bree joined Luton Town on a season long loan. He started his first game away against Sheffield Wednesday on 20 August.
Career statistics
- As of 20 August 2019
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Barnsley | 2013–14 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | League One | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | League One | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | Championship | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 | ||
| Aston Villa | 2016–17 | Championship | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| 2017–18 | Championship | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2018–19 | Championship | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | ||
| Ipswich Town (loan) | 2018–19 | Championship | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| Luton Town (loan) | 2019–20 | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| Career total | 87 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 106 | 0 | ||
Honours
Barnsley
- Football League Trophy: 2015–16